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City Centre Waterfront 14 Sep 2023

Midtown Street Party celebrates an area building character through renewal    

On Thursday 28 September the inaugural Midtown Street Party is coming to Elliott, Albert, Victoria, Wellesley, Darby and Queen Streets, and along the historic Strand Arcade - from 6pm to 9pm.

Development 14 Sep 2023

Work programme supports Waiheke wairua

More than $11 million could be spent on community programmes and projects across the motu in the coming years thanks to Waiheke’s local board.

Community 13 Sep 2023

Big score for Upper Harbour facilities from council grants

More than $5 million has been awarded to two Upper Harbour facilities from Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund.

Plans / Projects 13 Sep 2023

Board agreement delivers for Hibiscus and Bays

Improvements to facilities, services and environmental activities in Hibiscus and Bays are set to receive a $29 million injection thanks to the local board.

Educational 13 Sep 2023

Immersive cultural and environmental education space on the waterfront opens to the public

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council have partnered to deliver Te Wharekura, a project which celebrates the cultural richness of Te Waitematā, and aims to inspire its protection.

Community 13 Sep 2023

10 years of all the right ingredients for East Auckland families

Bellyful East Auckland celebrates 10 years of nourishing and connecting communities by cooking and delivering free meals to whānau, with babies or young children, who need support.

Community 12 Sep 2023

Boards back level crossing removal plans

Local boards in the south of the city support rail into the future.

Community 11 Sep 2023

Dalton urges people to join transport journey

Transport networks have to be about people, Manurewa-Papakura Councillor Angela Dalton says.

Events

21 Feb 2026

Highland Pulse

Celebrate our rich tradition of brass bands and feel the commanding call of Scottish bagpipes ech...

21 Feb 2026

Movies in Parks: The Super Mario Brothers Movie

Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi are warped to the magical Mushroom Kingdom, and Mario must team...

21 Feb 2026

Music in Parks - Long Bay

Come along to Long Bay rocks with Automatic80s, Hands Off and Rumpus Machine.

21 Feb 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Glen Eden Community Markets

Every third Saturday of the month the Glen Eden Community House comes alive with the sights, soun...

13 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

Basque Park Summer Series

Set in the park’s natural amphitheatre, the event will feature live music, roaming performers, ar...

22 Feb 2026

Circus Party

Enjoy a day packed with joy and be part of the fun with hands-on workshops with Circability, wher...

25 Feb 2026

Pekapeka Tales: Uncovering Aotearoa’s Hidden Mammals

Join us to uncover the surprising musical lives of these elusive creatures and what their songs r...

26 Feb 2026 - 08 Mar 2026

The Rocky Horror Show

The world's favourite rock n' roll musical.